POLITICS, Latest Updates
Hearing on writ petitions filed against the House dissolution begins
Hearing on writ petitions filed against the House dissolutio...
KATHMANDU, Jan 6: The hearing on 13 writ petitions filed against the dissolution of the House of Representative (HoR) is currently underway.
Jan 06, 2021
WORLD
Oil hits 11-month high after Saudi Arabia pledges voluntary output cut
Oil hits 11-month high after Saudi Arabia pledges voluntary...
TOKYO, Jan 6: Oil prices rose on Wednesday to their highest since February 2020 after Saudi Arabia agreed to reduce output more than expected in a meeting with allied producers, while industry figures showed U.S. crude stockpiles were down last week.
Jan 06, 2021
ECONOMY
Private dairy producers slam govt decision to allow FDI in agriculture business
Private dairy producers slam govt decision to allow FDI in a...
KATHMANDU, Jan 6: The government’s recent decision to allow foreign direct investment (FDI) in primary agriculture production has invited a controversy.
Jan 06, 2021
WORLD
Venezuela Socialist Party and opposition convene rival parliaments after disputed vote
Venezuela Socialist Party and opposition convene rival parli...
CARACAS, Jan 6: Venezuela’s ruling Socialist Party on Tuesday inaugurated a parliament controlled by allies of President Nicolas Maduro, while the opposition convened a rival committee of legislators in a virtual session, following disputed elections on Dec. 6.
Jan 06, 2021
POLITICS, Latest Updates
Nehru rejected Tribhuvan's offer to annex Nepal into India, claims former Indian Prez Mukh...
Nehru rejected Tribhuvan's offer to annex Nepal into India,...
NEW DELHI, Jan 6: Indian Former Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru had rejected Nepal king Tribhuvan Bir Bikram Shah's offer that the Himalayan nation be made a province of India, late President Pranab Mukherjee has claimed in his much-talked-about autobiography "The Presidential Years, 2012-2017" , ac...
Jan 06, 2021
NEPAL, POLITICS, SOCIETY
Hearing on 13 writ petitions filed against the dissolution of parliament begins today
Hearing on 13 writ petitions filed against the dissolution o...
KATHMANDU, Jan 6: The Supreme Court (SC) will begin hearing of 13 writ petitions filed against Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli’s decision to dissolve the parliament starting today.
Jan 06, 2021
My City, Lifestyle, Social
COVID cluckers: Pandemic feeds demand for backyard chickens
COVID cluckers: Pandemic feeds demand for backyard chickens
The coronavirus pandemic is coming home to roost in America’s backyards. Forced to hunker down at home, more people are setting up coops and raising their own chickens, which provide an earthy hobby, animal companionship and a steady supply of fresh eggs.
Jan 06, 2021
SPORTS
Cricketer Lamichhane included in draft of Pakistan Super League
Cricketer Lamichhane included in draft of Pakistan Super Lea...
KATHMANDU, Jan 6: Nepal's leg-spinner Sandeep Lamichhane has been included in the Pakistan Super League (PCL) draft.
Jan 06, 2021
NEPAL, SOCIETY, Republica Watch
A beautiful nikah of 'Butterfly Home's' daughter
A beautiful nikah of 'Butterfly Home's' daughter
KATHMANDU, Jan 6: She was just 11 when she came to 'Pushpa Mamu'. Her own mother was in jail. Her father was someone she had never heard of much, nor had she ever seen his photo.
Jan 06, 2021
My City, Lifestyle
Leave it to Biewer: New toy dog breed to join many US shows
Leave it to Biewer: New toy dog breed to join many US shows
It’s called the Biewer terrier, and it’s been busy. The American Kennel Club announced Monday that the tiny, chipper Biewer — pronounced like “beaver” — became its 197th recognized breed.
Jan 06, 2021